Credit card provider Barclaycard said spending rose at the fastest rate since the country was hit by the coronavirus lockdown. Separate data from retailers showed sales values at major store chains jumped by the most in nearly 11 years, excluding distortions caused by the timing of Easter.
LONDON: British consumers ramped up their spending sharply last month as some households stockpiled and began their Christmas shopping early ahead of possible new coronavirus restrictions, according to surveys published on Tuesday.
Credit card provider Barclaycard said spending rose at the fastest rate since the country was hit by the coronavirus lockdown.
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